http://www.birdstep.com/english/news-room/press-releases-filings/rss-highlight.aspx Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birdstep.com/english/news-room/press-releases-filings/2013/birdstep-launches-an-intelligent-tool-for-collecting-connectivity-data-at-enterprise-mobility-exchange.aspx SafeMove Analytics monitors the performance of wireless networks to improve productivity and user experience OSLO, Norway – 16 May 2013 – Birdstep Technology (www.birdstep.com), a leading provider of Smart Mobile Data and Secure Mobility services, announced today the launch of SafeMove Analytics, an intelligent tool for collecting and analysing connectivity data from mobile devices and laptops running the SafeMove client.   SafeMove Analytics gathers metrics on both cellular and Wi-Fi connections, including the status, strength, and connection speed, IP addresses of devices, and Wi-Fi networks that are in range. Analytics can also be enhanced readily with GPS data if available to increase location accuracy. This information can be used both for reporting and troubleshooting, enabling users to obtain greater understanding of current wireless service provider performance and then plan how to improve it in the future. Analysing the data allows customers to make decisions relating to connectivity based on detailed knowledge of actual network performance that can be used to achieve significant improvements in productivity and user experience.   A continuous and high quality connection is essential for productive remote working, both for businesses and also utilities that rely heavily on efficient access to services from laptops or other devices in the field. SafeMove Analytics in concert with the SafeMove client helps achieve such efficient remote working by addressing the following questions:   Which users or devices suffer from frequent network problems? In which locations? Which cellular operator has the best coverage in the areas frequented by our devices? Which Wi-Fi operator has the best coverage in the areas frequented by our devices and in the areas where the cellular operator has poor service? What level of service and performance does the cellular operator provide to our devices in terms of coverage (time/location), speed (e.g., LTE vs 3G vs GPRS)? What is the real performance of the different Wi-Fi networks? Do any of them have problems? Are the organization’s Wi-Fi networks successful in keeping devices off of the WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network)?     One of the first users of SafeMove Analytics was Thames Water, the U.K.’s largest water and wastewater services provider. Read the Case study here.   Birdstep will demonstrate this new SafeMove Analytics tool at Enterprise Mobility Exchange on 21-23 May in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It is possible to get familiar with it also at Critical Communications World on 21-24 May in Paris, at shared stand with Goodmill Systems and TetraTAB.     About Birdstep Technology Birdstep Technology is a leading provider of Smart Mobile Data and Secure Mobility for operators, enterprises and governmental organizations. Drawing on extensive experience of successful customer projects and cooperation with operators, enterprise customers and OEM partners around the world, Birdstep delivers industry-leading solutions for wireless connectivity and service management.   Our Smart Mobile Data services offer advanced solutions for data offload, support automation and end user communication to network operators. Our Secure Mobility services offer solutions providing seamless and secure connectivity to business data for corporations and governmental organizations.   Birdstep Technology was founded in 1996 and has been listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange since 2002. The company is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with competence centres in Sweden, Finland and the United States. For more information, visit www.birdstep.com and follow @BirdstepTech on Twitter.    - Ends -   Media contact: Marta Twardowska WolfPack Communications Tel: +31 621 184 585 Email: marta@wolfpackcoms.com Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birdstep.com/english/news-room/press-releases-filings/2013/making-sense-of-big-data-with-birdstep-technology.aspx EasyAnalytics and SmartANDSF Help Operators Intelligently Market And Monetize Mobile Services   OSLO, Norway – 8 May 2013 – Birdstep Technology (www.birdstep.com), a leading provider of Smart Mobile Data and Secure Mobility services, today announced the debut of EasyAnalytics and SmartADNSF with two US mobile operators.   Being presented for the first time at CTIA, Las Vegas, Birdstep’s new Smart Mobile Data solutions are the first to enable operators to effectively analyze the customer experience down to the user end-device when roaming between cellular and WiFi networks allowing operators to further differentiate and monetize their mobile services.   “Despite all the excitement around Big Data there is a surprising lack of insight into the potential applications, use cases and benefits for mobile operators and their customers. Data is just the raw material and Birdstep’s Smart Mobile Data solutions introduce intelligence to the process which converts Big Data into increased customer satisfaction, improved efficiency and new revenue opportunities”, explains Lonnie Schilling, CEO of Birdstep. “EasyAnalytics and SmartANDSF help operators intelligently and selectively balance traffic between WiFi and 3G/4G networks based on policy defined in the network and then the use of usage analysis to gain deep insights into how, when and why the services are being used, feeding this data back into subscriber policy. This provides unique service differentiation for the operator and an optimal user experience for the mobile customer.”   EasyAnalytics provides great flexibility in deciding how to analyze mobile usage and the applications it will serve. At the forefront is the ability to address different levels of the customer experience, ranging from the overall impact of onload and offload, right through to issues within the Wi-Fi or 4G coverage area caused by varying signal levels and network conditions.   SmartANDSF is Birdstep’s enhanced version of the 3GPP ANDSF (Access Network Discovery and Selection Function) standard. Drawing on Birdstep’s experience from deploying onto millions of handsets and direct customer feedback, SmartANDSF builds on 3GPP ANDSF, adding triggers on the end-device to transparently initiate the discovery and selection function followed by a completely user transparent, zero click, authentication and login process.   Birdstep also announced its Q1 results with an increase of revenues of more than 53% compared to the same period last year. . See more at: http://the-mobile-network.com/article/MTQ4/Birdstep-to-launch-ANDSF-and-data-analytics-products-at-CTIA.html#sthash.fhxroTgY.dpuf    - Ends -   About Birdstep Technology Birdstep Technology is a leading provider of Smart Mobile Data and Secure Mobility for operators, enterprises and governmental organizations. Drawing on extensive experience of successful customer projects and cooperation with operators, enterprise customers and OEM partners around the world, Birdstep delivers industry-leading solutions for wireless connectivity and service management.   Our Smart Mobile Data services offer advanced solutions for data offload, support automation and end user communication to network operators. Our Secure Mobility services offer solutions providing seamless and secure connectivity to business data for corporations and governmental organizations. Birdstep Technology was founded in 1996 and has been listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange since 2002. The company is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with competence centres in Sweden, Finland and the United States.  For more information, visit www.birdstep.com and follow @BirdstepTech on Twitter.   # # #   Media contact: Marta Twardowska WolfPack Communications Tel: +31 621 184 585 Email: marta@wolfpackcoms.com Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birdstep.com/english/news-room/press-releases-filings/2013/is-wifi-offload-a-necessary-evil.aspx Birdstep Technology's CEO Lonnie Schilling has been interviewed by Telesperience about "Is Wifi a 'Necessary Evil' or a Great Opportunity?".   Please listen the interview through this link: http://www.telesperience.com/displaycontent/content/is-wifi-offload-a-necessary-evil Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:40:00 GMT http://www.birdstep.com/english/news-room/press-releases-filings/2013/birdstep-launches-complete-mobile-data-security-solution-at-mobile-world-congress-2013.aspx SafeMove Portable Security Protects Mobile Data Anywhere   OSLO, Norway – 21 February 2013 - Birdstep Technology ( www . birdstep . com ), a leading provider of Smart Mobile Data and Secure Mobility services, announced today the launch of SafeMove Portable Security , a secure, special-purpose Linux desktop environment for organisations with high security needs .   SafeMove Portable Security is a hardened Linux desktop bootable from a USB memory stick. The solution integrates Birdstep’s high-class SafeMove Mobile VPN to provide instant, zero-click network connectivity and IPsec security with strong data leak prevention guarantees.       Unique Security Solution   SafeMove Portable Security so­lution can be deployed for several specific use cases, including:   To handle information from multiple data classification levels within the same equipment, e.g. workstation installation classified to one level and SafeMove Portable Security desktop to another To rapidly deliver and secure highly sensitive information required during states of emergency, such as a pan­demic or wide-spread epidemic To enable cross-agency remote access, e.g. one government agency provides limited access to personnel from another agency while enforcing established security policies (Virtual Government Furbished Equipment)   SafeMove Portable Security comes as a fully secure end-node bootable from the USB. It is secured with hardware encryption, in ruggedized casing and PIN entry on the device. It is also waterproof and dustproof. Running under the open source Linux operating system, it is powered by Sa­feMove Mobile VPN (IPsec + Mobile IP) and utilizes the best available network at a given time (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cellular data, or sa­tellite).     “We have developed SafeMove Portable Security to enable the secure, rapid transmission of highly sensitive and privileged information in any situation – often to save lives. This is a significant addition to our trusted collection of SafeMove solutions,” said Sanna Tiilikainen, VP Sales, Secure Mobility.     SafeMove Portable Security Onboard PIN pad Ruggedized casing Waterproof & Dustproof Optional FIPS 140-2 level 3 certification     For a demonstration of SafeMove Portable Security during Mobile World Congress 2013, please visit Birdstep on stand 7E 80 on the Swedish Pavilion, Hall 7.     About Birdstep Technology Birdstep Technology is a leading provider of Smart Mobile Data and Secure Mobility for operators, enterprises and governmental organizations. Drawing on extensive experience of successful customer projects and cooperation with operators, enterprise customers and OEM partners around the world, Birdstep delivers industry-leading solutions for wireless connectivity and service management.   Our Smart Mobile Data services offer advanced solutions for data offload, support automation and end user communication to network operators. Our Secure Mobility services offer solutions providing seamless and secure connectivity to business data for corporations and governmental organizations. Birdstep Technology was founded in 1996 and has been listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange since 2002. The company is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with competence centres in Sweden, Finland and the United States.  For more information, visit www.birdstep.com and follow @BirdstepTech on Twitter.   # # #   Media contact: Marta Twardowska WolfPack Communications Tel: +31 621 184 585 Email: marta@wolfpackcoms.com Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birdstep.com/english/news-room/press-releases-filings/2013/leading-global-operator-and-cisco-to-demonstrate-the-power-of-data-offload-with-birdstep-at-mobile-world-congress-2013.aspx OSLO, Norway – 20 February 2013 -Birdstep Technology (www.birdstep.com), a leading provider of Smart Mobile Data and Secure Mobility services, has announced that a major Global Operator and Cisco Systems will demonstrate the data offload capability of its next generation EasySmart mobile data solution during this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (Birdstep: Stand 7E 80, Swedish Pavilion, Hall 7).    “The greatest challenge for operators is staying ahead of the bandwidth curve while maintaining a consistently high-quality experience as customers increase their demand for video rich content. By supporting Heterogeneous Networks combining access networks such as WiFi with 3G and LTE/4G, we help operators establish flexible platforms that optimize the cost of data backhaul and ensure seamless mobility, particularly in time/latency-sensitive applications,” explains Lonnie Schilling, newly appointed Birdstep CEO.   Birdstep’s EasySmart solution, that has already been deployed by SPRINT and is in trial with other operators in the US, Europe and Asia, provides efficient and transparent offload of data traffic to both trusted and untrusted WiFi networks. Cost-reducing features, real-time data analytics and intelligent triggers for data offload/onload enable operators to visualize and optimize customer experience.   Birdstep’s innovation will also be promoted during Mobile World Congress as a partner of the Samsung Enterprise Alliance Program (SEAP) that was established to create new revenue opportunities in the enterprise mobile business with Samsung products and solutions.   Birdstep will also be launching a new secure, special-purpose mobile product for organizations with high security needs at the show.   For a demonstration of Birdstep’ Smart Mobile Data and Secure Mobility Solutions during Mobile World Congress 2013, please contact: Marie-Louise Nilsson Marie-Louise.Nilsson@birdstep.com Tel: +46 70 2325998   - Ends -   About Birdstep Technology Birdstep Technology is a leading provider of Smart Mobile Data and Secure Mobility for operators, enterprises and governmental organizations. Drawing on extensive experience of successful customer projects and cooperation with operators, enterprise customers and OEM partners around the world, Birdstep delivers industry-leading solutions for wireless connectivity and service management.   Our Smart Mobile Data services offer advanced solutions for data offload, support automation and end user communication to network operators. Our Secure Mobility services offer solutions providing seamless and secure connectivity to business data for corporations and governmental organizations. Birdstep Technology was founded in 1996 and has been listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange since 2002. The company is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with competence centres in Sweden, Finland and the United States.  For more information, visit www.birdstep.com and follow @BirdstepTech on Twitter.   # # #     Media contact: Marta Twardowska WolfPack Communications Tel: +31 621 184 585 Email: marta@wolfpackcoms.com Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birdstep.com/english/news-room/press-releases-filings/2012/lonnie-schilling,-former-executive-at-cisco,-is-appointed-chief-executive-officer-of-birdstep-technology-asa.aspx (Oslo, 12 December 2012 Lonnie Schilling is appointed Chief Executive Officer of Birdstep Technology ASA.) Schilling with his extensive and broad international business experience in the mobile- and venture capital industry will add both strategic and financial value to the company moving forward. Schilling will end his assignment as board member of Birdstep and assume the position as CEO effective today December 12.   Schilling brings 20 years of experience of equity investment, strategic business development, architecture sales and marketing within the international communications market. He was most recently Director, Mobile Service Provider Sales & Business Development at Cisco where he was responsible for building and leading sales and subject matter experts to create and deliver replicable mobility architecture solutions for Cisco´s strategic service provider customers.   Tom Nyman, Chairman of the Board of Directors explains the choice of the new CEO: "The Board of Directors is very happy that Lonnie Schilling now assumes the position as CEO. Lonnie possesses a great insight into the business of Birdstep and its market. His experience from the US market will add value and strengthen our position in this focus area where we expect bigger sales in the future. Lonnie is – together with the other members of the Corporate Management Team – already involved in the strategy process.  With his background in managing positions of several Telecom companies he comes with a very strong commercial track record. This will ensure continuous improvement of strategy execution and further development of the company´s strong product portfolio.”   Lonnie Schilling is delighted at the possibility of heading the future development of Birdstep: "I am of course very happy that the Board of Directors has given me this opportunity. Birdstep has come far during the last years and is today a very strong company well positioned for the future. The strategic direction, which was laid out in 2011 and sharpened this fall has provided a strong foundation for success and together with the Management Team we will continue to deliver new products that our customers require and drive further growth in our market share.”   This information is subject to the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act).   For further information, please contact: Tom Nyman Chairman of the Board of Directors, +46 70 74 72 519   Lonnie Schilling Chief Executive Officer +49 175 415 36 47 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT